Welcome to the ARMA Vault

Where the Past Meets the Future of Information Management

 

Step back in time and explore the foundations of information management with the ARMA Vault. This unique experience takes you on a journey through the defining eras of managing information, reliving the moments that shaped the profession as we look ahead to what’s next.

The Floppy Disk Era

 

Remember the satisfying click of inserting a floppy disk? That tactile moment when 1.44 MB of precious data found its secure home? The humble floppy disk represents more than nostalgic tech—it embodies the foundational principles that still drive effective information governance today.

Discipline by Design

In the floppy disk era, information governance wasn't optional—it was survival. Every byte mattered. Storage was finite, expensive, and required intentional decisions. Organizations developed rigorous practices around what to save, where to store it, and how long to keep it. Data classification wasn't a buzzword; it was necessity.

The floppy disk taught us that good information governance starts with constraints, not abundance.

As we add the floppy disk to the ARMA Vault, we're preserving more than a storage device—we're honoring the systematic thinking that made early computing possible. These same principles of intentional information management remain the backbone of every successful IG program today.

 

Explore the Vault

The ARMA Vault will continue to unlock treasures from the past, celebrating the milestones and innovations that brought us here until the event in October. Stay tuned as we unveil more items from the Vault in the lead-up to InfoCon 2025, where we’ll celebrate "Across the Eras: 70 Years of Excellence in Information."

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary celebration of the past, present, and future of the profession. Register now for the 70th InfoCon this October and stay connected as the ARMA Vault reveals each new era!

 Join us on this incredible journey through time, honoring our history while shaping the future.

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